Definitions for "drawnwork"
ornamental needlework done by drawing threads to form lacelike patterns.
an intricate process where linen fabric is made lacy by both pulling or drawing threads out and squeezing threads together. The drawnwork includes a wide variety of needle techniques to create the patterns, including embroidery, needle lace, and needle weaving. Typically, patterns are geometric, but they can be naturalistic and stylized.